Moroccan Chicken Thighs

These Moroccan Chicken Thighs are tender, rich with flavor and simple to make. Chicken thighs, carrots, onions and diced tomatoes are cooked in Moroccan spices creating a meal that will spice up any night of the week.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Do you have those favorite recipes you keep coming back to?

Time and time again you make that one chicken dish, or that one particular soup. In my house we definitely have favorites and those tried and true recipes that get made over and over again. Today’s Moroccan Chicken Thighs are inspired by one of my favorite soups, a Moroccan Carrot Red Lentil Soup, that has actually become a reader favorite as well.

I often take the flavors of one recipe that I love and use them in a different type of recipe, because I know those flavors work well together. For these Moroccan Chicken Thighs I use the spice blend from the soup as the rub for the chicken thighs. If you like your food to be flavorful and packed with rich spices, then today’s recipe is for you.

This recipe is simple to make, gives you a dose of vegetables, protein and pairs perfectly with your favorite grain, like brown rice, and a simple side salad. My kids went crazy for this dish and asked for seconds. If your kids don’t like a lot of spice on their food then I suggest you just skip the cayenne red pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS CHICKEN THIGH RECIPE?

CHICKEN THIGHS: The main stars of this dish are those tender Just BARE® Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs . My love for chicken thighs runs deep. These chicken thighs are boneless and skinless, meaning you don’t have to do any prep on these beauties, they are ready to go right out of the package.

OLIVES: I love the olives in this dish. They help add a saltiness to the dish and some great flavor. I used green olives. You can use whatever you like or leave them out if you don’t like them.

FIGS: The figs in this recipe add a nice touch of sweetness and are delicious when warmed.

VEGETABLES: I like to use carrots and onions in this dish but you can easily add any vegetables you have on hand. Try cauliflower, broccoli, green beans or zucchini.

LEMON JUICE: The lemon juice and slices of lemon bring a lot of lemon to this dish. If you would prefer less lemon leave the lemon slices out.

Moroccan Chicken Thighs

These Moroccan Chicken Thighs are tender, rich with flavor and simple to make. Chicken thighs, carrots, onions and diced tomatoes are cooked in Moroccan spices creating a meal that will spice up any night of the week.

Remove the chicken from the package and set on a large cutting board. Rub both sides of each chicken thigh with the spice blend. Set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.

Heat the same skillet over medium heat and 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Add the onion and sauté for two minutes. Add the carrots and garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon paprika and continue to sauté for 4 minutes.

Nestle the chicken thighs into the pan along with the lemon slices, figs and olives {both of those are optional} and cook in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 175 degrees F.

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh Italian flat leaf parsley and cilantro.

Serve over a bed of your favorite grain and a slice of warm pita bread or Naan. Enjoy!

What a marvelous recipe and obviously so full of flavor! I saw that chicken at a trade show, but didn’t get the chance to sample (they’d already closed up!). Looks intriguing though.Alisa @ Go Dairy Free recently posted..Rich Italian Paleo Stuffed Mushrooms

This dish was delicious. I made it in the electric skillet instead of in the oven. I added zucchini and summer squash. Came out great. I served it with Tomato Lentil Couscous . Nice combination. The recipe has lots of flavor. 😋 yummy.

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I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!

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